Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Regional Float Pool

Regional Respiratory Therapist Resource Team | PRN

Professional Resource Team (PNRT) RRTs are responsible for providing safe, continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The PNRT RRTs is part of a market based respiratory resource team that is assigned to varying facilities to ensure that patient care needs are met within the assigned market. These RRTs possess the skills, competency and qualifications, as well as a requirement to work in 5-6 locations within a defined market: Greater Charlotte (GCM). This group shall be known as the Regional Resource Team - RRT.

Why Novant Health? 

• Recognized among the best in the region for respiratory care and clinical outcomes 
• Opportunities for career advancement, mentoring, and specialty training 
• A mission-driven culture focused on whole-person care for both patients and team members 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.  
• Licensure/Certification: Current RCP licensure in appropriate state, required.

• Acts as a patient advocate for the patient and their support system by incorporating education in the interdisciplinary care plan.
• Prioritize job duties according to patients' needs and changing acuity levels and ensures timely completion of care interventions, medical orders, etc.
• Ability to evaluate patient needs and provide appropriate routine respiratory care such as ABGs, bronchial hygiene therapy, etc., as well as perform higher levels of care in critical care areas and emergent situations.
• Critical Care Specific: Ventilator management, code blue, airway management, interpretation and intervention with blood gas analysis, use of all related protocols for patient care.